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“singer” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingē shǒu

Example

她想成为一名歌手。tā xiǎng chéng wéi yì míng gē shǒu

She wants to be a singer.

Illustration for 歌手 (singer)

How to say “singer” in Chinese

“Singer” in Chinese is 歌手 (gē shǒu).

A public music-maker whose main tool is the singing voice, reaching listeners through live shows, recordings, or broadcasts.

Full entry for 歌手: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 歌手

他是一位著名的歌手,大家都很喜欢他。tā shì yí wèi zhù míng de gē shǒu dà jiā dōu hěn xǐ huān tā

He is a famous singer, and everyone likes him very much.

Tips for using 歌手

  • The word describes a role rather than a level of fame, so it can apply to a new performer as well as to a widely known one.

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